Dr. Bill Hamon’s Story


Dr. Bill Hamon is the founder of Christian International Ministries. A prophet for over 60 years, he has prophesied to more than 75,000 people and provided training for over 500,000 in prophetic ministry. He has authored seven major books, specializing in the restoration of the Church and what to expect next on God’s agenda.

Dr. Bill Hamon is respected by church leaders around the world as the senior leader of the prophetic/apostolic company God is raising up in these last days. Dr. Hamon was recently featured by Charisma Magazine as one of the 40 people who have radically changed the Church. He serves as Bishop to over 900 ministers and churches in the United States as well as over 3,000 ministries overseas via Christian International’s headquarters around the world.

Dr. Hamon resides in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. He has three children, eleven grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren.

1950

THE CALL

After Bill Hamon’s salvation at the age of 16 in Boswell, Oklahoma, he had a great desire to become a minister for God.

1954

Bible College

He attended Bible College in Portland, Oregon and became the pastor of a small church in Washington state in 1954 at age 19.

1964

San Antonio, Texas

In 1964, Bill and his wife, Evelyn, and their three young children moved to San Antonio, Texas where Bill was asked to be a teacher at a Bible college.

1967

THE BEGINNING

This year signified a thrilling new beginning for Christian International, as it set out on a mission to inspire and empower believers across the globe. As the organization flourished, it establish hundreds of CI Extensions in local churches worldwide, fostering spiritual growth and unity among diverse communities. Through CI Off-Campus Bible College, thousands of passionate students embarked on transformative journeys, deepening their faith and expanding their knowledge. Together, they will forge a dynamic and far-reaching legacy, shaping the future of Christianity and impacting lives for generations to come.

1967

School of Theology

Dr. Bill Hamon founded Christian International School of Theology.

1970

1970

The first CI Extension Colleges were established.

1979

God’s Challenges

God challenged Dr. Hamon to start weekly “School of the Holy Spirit” meetings. This “school” served as a “classroom ministry” to teach, train, and activate individuals in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Eventually, special conferences and seminars, emphasized on teaching the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, were held throughout the year at nearby hotel/resort facilities to meet the registration demands.

1980

Christian International Launches CIMA, Uniting Ministers Globally

Christian International formed its first ministerial association, Christian International Ministerial Association (CIMA).

1983

Company of Prophets

Dr. Bill Hamon received the revelation that God would raise up a great end-time company of prophets to restore the ministries of the prophet and the apostle. He wrote the first in a series of three books on prophets and the prophetic ministry. God began giving Dr. Hamon both a vision and a burden for calling forth, activating, and maturing that great company of prophets. CIMA’s name was changed to Christian International Network of Prophetic Ministries (CI NPM) with the purpose of fulfilling that vision. CI NPM grew nationwide with scores of ministers and churches. Hundreds of prophets and prophetic ministers were called forth and activated into prophetic ministry.

1988

Prophetic Movement is birthed

The Lord came upon Dr. Bill Hamon at the International Gathering of Apostles and Prophets conference, and he began to travail. Dr. Hamon knew he is experiencing “birthing pains” and that night the Prophetic Movement was birthed and restored to the Body of Christ.

1991

The Apostolic Movement

Apostles begin to be recognized, along with the prophets, as foundational ministries of the Church. The Apostolic Movement is in its embryonic stages.

1992

Christian International Apostolic Network

With the birthing of the Apostolic, an understanding of oversight and accountability begins to be a strong desire. The networking together of ministers and churches for relationship, oversight, and accountability will add a new dimension of covering for those relating to CI NPM. Christian International Apostolic Network (CIAN) is formed to meet that need.